Windows 10: File explorer not working/responding

Discus and support File explorer not working/responding in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; hey I've been having a problem opening my file explorer and control panel when ever i open either of them it comes up blankI'll include a picture below... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by robbyshaw, May 23, 2020.

  1. ROBBYSHAW
    robbyshaw Win User

    File explorer not working/responding


    hey I've been having a problem opening my file explorer and control panel when ever i open either of them it comes up blankI'll include a picture below I have no idea how to fix it and really would like some help! File explorer not working/responding 108cacb7-f56b-46e3-bace-02e563f88c83?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    robbyshaw, May 23, 2020
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  2. J. RAúL
    J. Raúl Win User

    File Explorer not responding problem.

    Try this steps because I think it's related with quick access in file explorer:

    1. Open a new Explorer window.
    2. Click View in the ribbon.
    3. Click Options.
    4. Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    5. Click OK.
    Now it should hopefully work fine.
     
    J. Raúl, May 23, 2020
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  3. CARLIEBALL
    CarlieBall Win User
    File Explorer Not Responding

    Hi,

    I am following very clear instructions online in order to fix File Explorer Not Responding on my brand new computer. Instructions I am following are at this link: https://www.****/knowledge/windows-10-file-explorer-wont-open-solved/

    I can get as far as Step 4 where I try to right click on Quick Access within the File Explorer but because it is Not Responding this action does not work and I have to close File Explorer.

    Does anyone have suggestions for how to get around this when File Explorer is Not Responding?

    Alternatively, should I consider storing larger files in a different drive of the computer?

    A little background: I have had this computer that came loaded with Windows 10 for about 1 month. The File Explorer would not respond when I first started using it (transferring in new files), and again recently when I have tried saving several (large) design
    files from Illustrator. This may be the culprit for it's bogging down; either that or perhaps because I just deleted 1000's of emails off of gmail? My text display size is at 100%.

    Thank you.

    ps I am not very computer savvy so please dumb down your responses!
     
    CarlieBall, May 23, 2020
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  4. LISAOWENS5
    LisaOwens5 Win User

    File explorer not working/responding

    File explorer not responding

    Evening.

    I'm having an issue with the file explorer. I'm trying to have a clear out of old files in the downloads folder, but every time I try to delete a file it stops working. The blue bar at the top just says 'File explorer (not responding)'. I've tried restarting
    my laptop and it still keeps doing it. Any suggestions??
     
    LisaOwens5, May 23, 2020
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